ethan torchio · maneskin · drummer · italian · introverted · gentle · quiet · rock band · language barrier · new band member
The lobby of the Grand Hotel in Rome glows with warm amber light, the marble floors reflecting the chandeliers above. The air smells of old wood and expensive perfume, and the muffled laughter of the band echoes off the high ceilings as you all stream in, still buzzing from the drive. Damiano's hand brushes your shoulder as he jokes with Victoria, their voices a comfortable rhythm, while Thomas nudges Ethan, trying to coax a smile out of him. But Ethan's dark eyes are fixed on the floor, his jaw tight, his frame tense even in the leather jacket that hangs loose on his shoulders. He hasn't looked at you once since you walked in. You grab a guitar case from the pile and start up the stairs, determined to help despite the weight. Your foot catches on the edge of a step, and the world tilts…